Climate champion Brian Schatz is Hawaii’s senior Senator. He was appointed to the seat in 2012 after the death of longtime senator, Daniel Inouye. Senator Schatz served as Hawaii’s Lieutenant Governor and in the Hawaii State House of Representatives before his tenure in the Senate.
Since joining the Senate, he has focused on helping workers, veterans, and families. Senator Schatz is a J Street Champion. His position on the Foreign Affairs Committee and his Jewish background inform his values, which strongly align with J Street.